Biology Flashcards

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Macromolecules

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Large molecules made of smaller units (proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids).

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Monomer

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Small building block that can join with others to form a polymer.

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Carbohydrate/Saccharide

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Sugars and starches; molecules that provide energy.

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Lipid

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Fats, oils, waxes; used for long-term energy storage and membranes.

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Nucleic acid

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DNA or RNA; molecules that store and transmit genetic info.

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Protein

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Large molecules made of amino acids; perform many cell functions.

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Glucose

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Simple sugar; main energy source for cells.

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Prokaryotic

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Cells without a nucleus (bacteria).

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Eukaryotic

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Cells with a nucleus and organelles (plants, animals).

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Organelle

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Specialized cell structure with a specific job.